Dilamide250mg/5ml
Suspension
Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dilamide. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Dilamide may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Dilamide during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Dilamide may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Dilamide in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Dilamide in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Dilamide belongs to the class of medications called luminal amebicide. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and intestinal infections caused b... View More
Uses of Dilamide
- Worm infections
- Intestinal amoebiasis
Side effects of Dilamide
- Nausea
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Hair loss
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
How to use Dilamide
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dilamide may be taken with... View More
How Dilamide works
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- You have been prescribed Dilamide to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Dila... View More
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Indication
Intestinal amoebiasis
Adult Dose
Oral Intestinal amoebiasis Adult: 500 mg tid for 10 days. May repeat course if needed.
Child Dose
Oral Intestinal amoebiasis Child: >25 kg: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 10 days, repeated if necessary.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Diloxanide is a luminal amoebicide which is hydrolysed in the gut, thus releasing the free diloxanide which acts as an amoebicide. It is given alone in ... View More
Precaution
Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
Side Effect
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More